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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

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British Government Returned at Elections Latest Position Many Seats Recaptured by Labor Leader of Liberal Party Defeated Mr. Macdonald Beaten in Seaham Australians Figure Among Victors and Vanquished Sir John Simon Has a Close Call

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 November 1935 · page 1

The British electorate on Thursday went to the polls to choose 575 representatives to-form with the 40 members who had already been returned unopposed, the House of Commons, which His Majesty will open on December 3…

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British Elections Government’s Triumph Now Has 423 SEATS One Communist Successful Future of the Labor Party London, November 16

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 November 1935 · page 2

Despite the loss of seats, expected after the sensational land-slide from Labor in the 1931 election, the general election has resulted in a striking success for the National Government, which will still have a very large majority in the House of Commons…

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British Elections Government Successful. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 3

The result of the British elections has been a pronounced victory for the National Government, and is regarded as a personal triumph for Mr…

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The British Elections Overwhelming Nationalist Victory London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 2

Commenting on the election results "The Times'' says: "The extent of the triumph may be measured by the fact that for the first time…

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City Council By-election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 1

Polling in the City Council by-election for the Gipps ward.to 1111 the vacancy caused through the death, of. Lord Mayor (Sir Alfred Parker),…

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INTERMEDIATE Examination Begins To-day 101 Albury and District Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 3

After working solidly for 10 months 101 candidates from Albury and district schools will sit for the intermediate examination , which commences…

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Elections Sidelights Author’s Unexpected Win Will Urge Reform of Marriage Law LONDON, November 17

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 6

Mr. A. P. Herbert, who, as befitting the author of “Holy Deadlock,” Placed divorce reform in the forefront of his election…

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For Diggers’ Races. Candidates to Gallop To-day

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 6

In preparation for the Diggers’ meeting on Saturday, which has created keen interest amongst owners and trainers in the N.E. and S.E…

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Henty Branch C.W.A. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Address by Mrs. C. A. LAMONT

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 4

The third annual meeting of the Henty branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the School of Arts on Friday afternoon last, November 15. The stage end of the hall was arranged with small tables for…

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Final Gallops Candidates for To-morrow Sandcourt Beats Jaberoo

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 2

As the rain had cleared off conditions were ideal for fast work, at Albury, yesterday, and the large assemblage of cars, denoted the keen…

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Parliament Up Next Week? Premier Optimistic. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 1

In reply to inquiries to-day as to the date, when the State Parliament was likely to adjourn, the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) stated that such good…

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British Election Lessons

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 2

POLLING in the British elections in 1929 gave Labour 287 seats, Conservatives 260, Liberals 59, and others 9. Thus Labour, with the largest…

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British Election Last Results Known LONDON, November 25

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 5

The last result of the general election was declared to-day when three members for the combined Scottish Universities were returned. The…

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Election in Quebec Government’s Close Call a Majority of Three Montreal, November 25

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 3

The Liberal Government held a majority of three seats over the Opposition to-day in the closest election in the history of the Province. All…

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House of Commons First Meeting Since Elections Preparing the King’s Speech LONDON, November 2[?]

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 6

The new Parliament met for the first time this afternoon. In the House of Commons Captain Fitzroy was re-elected Speaker…

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Labour Success. New Zealand Elections. AUCKLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 2

The Labour Party had a sweeping success at the general elections to-day, when four Ministers lost their seats, and the majority of the Prime…

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Culcairn C.W.A. Annual Meeting and Reports Election of Officers

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 4

There was an attendance of more than 80 at the annual meeting of the Culcairn branch of the Country Women's Association. The president…

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Boy Scouts' Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Break-up Night December 3

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Henty Boy Scouts Association was held on Friday evening at the Club Room, when there was a large attendance of…

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Federal, Parliament. Tariff Session Early in Year. House-soon to Adjourn. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 December 1935 · page 3

It is expected that next week several additional reports, by the Tariff Board on past inquiries will be tabled in the House of…

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British Parliament King’s Opening Speech Main Points Outlined LONDON, December 2

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 3

Cabinet to-day put the final touches to the King’s speech, says the Parliamentary correspondent of the “Times.”…

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